Danone
Danone S.A. is a global food and beverage company that strives to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Founded in Barcelona, Spain, in 1919, Danone has grown into a leading manufacturer and producer of dairy and nutritional products. The company's mission is encapsulated in its vision, ""One Planet. One Health,"" which reflects the belief in the interconnection between the health of people and the health of the planet.
Danone operates through four main business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Its diverse product portfolio includes yogurt, fermented dairy products, dairy specialties, plant-based nutritional products and beverages, and specialized food for babies and the elderly. The company is also a significant player in the bottled water market.
With a commitment to sustainable and responsible operations, Danone aims to create both shareholder and societal value. This commitment is demonstrated by its ambition to become one of the first multinationals certified as B Corp™. Danone's products are sold in over 120 markets, and it generated sales of €24.7 billion in 2017.
The company's portfolio boasts internationally recognized brands such as Activia, Actimel, Alpro, Danette, Danonino, Danio, evian, Volvic, Nutrilon/Aptamil, and Nutricia, alongside local favorites like Aqua, Blédina, Cow & Gate, Bonafont, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Silk, and SO DELICIOUS.
Listed on Euronext Paris and on the OTCQX market via an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, Danone is a component stock of leading social responsibility indexes, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Vigeo, the Ethibel Sustainability Index, MSCI Global Sustainability, MSCI Global SRI Indexes, and the FTSE4Good Index.
Headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Danone continues to be a pioneer in the food industry, leveraging its rich heritage to innovate and lead in a competitive and ever-changing global market.